Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Group Sporting Group
Size Medium
Coat Wire
Origin France
Nickname
Korhals Griffon, Pointing, Wirehaired Griffon, Griffon D’Arrêt a Poil Dur
Color
Brown & Gray, Chestnut & Gray, Brown, Chestnut, White, White & Brown, White & Orange
Height
Male: 22-24 inches.
Female: 20-22 inches.
Weight
Male: 50-70 pounds.
Female: 35-50 pounds.
Life Span
12-15 years
Litter Size
6-9
Exercise
Needs Lots Of Activity
Personality
Friendly, Devoted, Trainable
Groom Needs
Weekly
Shedding
Seasonal
Trainability
Agreeable
Vocality
Medium
Good with
Yes

Introduction

Renowned for its rough, wiry coat and keen hunting skills, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium-sized, athletic breed with a friendly demeanor. Prized by hunters for versatility in the field, this breed has a joyful, loyal temperament that also makes for an excellent family companion. Their energetic nature requires regular exercise, and they thrive with active lifestyles. Intelligence and a willingness to please define their interaction with human counterparts, making them relatively easy to train.

Helpful Information

  • Breed Club: AMERICAN WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFON ASSOCIATION
  • Breed Club Link: https://www.awpga.com/
  • Breed Club Rescue: AWPGA Rescue Program
  • Breed Club Rescue Link: https://www.awpga.com/rescue-info.html

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